Ireland are in the play-offs - so what happens next?
The Republic of Ireland have made it to the play-offs for the 2023 World Cup in Australia and New Zealand after a 1-0 defeat of Finland.
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Floored by emotion, grounded by the challenges still ahead
Several Republic of Ireland players fell to their knees at the final whistle on Thursday night as they closed out a 1-0 win against Finland that sent them to the World Cup play-offs.
FAI plans review into empty seats at Tallaght
The FAI will review why there were empty seats at Thursday night's World Cup qualifier against Finland, which had officially sold out two months ago.
And In That Corner … The No. 2 Ohio State Buckeyes begin their title chase against No. 5 Notre Dame
The problem with opening the season with such a highly-touted matchup as the Ohio State Buckeyes and the Notre Dame Irish is, eventually, every talking point from any given reporter gets repeated ad nauseam. To inject some fresh thoughts into this space’s previews of Saturday’s top-five matchup (7:30 ET; ABC), let’s ask an Ohio State beat writer for some insights into the Buckeyes.
Chinese rookie Yin among 3 tied for LPGA Tour lead in Ohio
SYLVANIA, Ohio: Chinese rookie Ruoning Yin turned her irritation over a bogey into six birdies over his last 10 holes Thursday for a 6-under 65 and a three-way tie for the lead in the Dana Open.
Pauw: It's amazing but we're only halfway there
Ireland manager Vera Pauw was in jubilant mood following the team's advancement to the playoffs - but stressed they were only "halfway there" in their quest to reach a first ever World Cup.
Lily Agg secures Republic of Ireland’s 2023 World Cup play-off spot
Substitute Lily Agg was the hero as the Republic of Ireland beat Finland 1-0 to book a place in the 2023 Women’s World Cup play-offs.
Foster calls for fearless All Blacks display to avenge Pumas loss
All Blacks coach Ian Foster said on Thursday that New Zealand will need to play without fear against Argentina in Hamilton on Saturday to avenge their shock defeat last weekend and prevent the humiliation of losing a fourth successive home Test.